"nuwlan" Wireless Replaced by "Northwestern" Network

An important change to campus wireless networks takes place September 1, 2007: the network "nuwlan" will no longer appear as an available network. Wireless users should switch to the more convenient wireless network, named "Northwestern".

The upgraded "Northwestern" network provides quick, automatic wireless connections without a VPN login.

The "nuwlan" wireless network will continue to be available at the Norris University Center, at some areas of Kellogg, for guest access, and for computers unable to connect to "Northwestern" due to hardware limitations. For instructions, contact your local technical support specialist or the NUIT Support Center at 847-491-HELP (4357) or consultant@northwestern.edu.

It is easy and convenient to use the "Northwestern" wireless network when using NUIT's setup instructions. Mac and Vista-based laptops will find a seamless connection to "Northwestern" when searching for available networks. For Windows XP-based laptops, NUIT provides a wireless configuration wizard to set up your computer automatically.

As of September 1, 2007, laptops set to use the "nuwlan" wireless network need to switch to the connection named "Northwestern" when searching for available networks.

Users can take advantage of convenience features of the upgraded "Northwestern" wireless network, including quicker access without a VPN login.

How to . . .

It is easy to move a connection from the "nuwlan" to "Northwestern" wireless network — just follow NUIT's setup instructions.

For Macintosh and Vista-based laptops, connection to "Northwestern" is seamless when searching for available networks.

For Windows XP-based laptops, NUIT provides a wireless configuration wizard to set up your computer automatically.

To successfully connect to "Northwestern" your laptop must comply with the network's updated technical standards, 802.1X and WPA2. These standards provide more efficient security for network connections, data, and access control.

If the instructions listed above do not allow you to successfully connect to "Northwestern," check with your laptop vendor to check its compatibility with 802.1X/WPA2.

The "nuwlan" wireless network will continue to be available at the Norris University Center, at some areas of Kellogg, for guest access, and for computers unable to connect to "Northwestern" due to hardware limitations. Contact your local technical support specialist or the NUIT Support Center at 847-491-HELP (4357) or consultant@northwestern.edu for instructions.

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